“Variation on Peggy,” created by Walter Sickert between 1934 and 1935, is a portrait belonging to the Post-Impressionism art movement.
The artwork captures a contemplative mood with a figure presumably named Peggy, standing in the foreground. The palette used by Sickert is subdued yet impactful, primarily consisting of pastel blues, greens, and pinks, giving the painting a dreamlike aura. The setting appears to be a scenic urban waterfront, reminiscent of Venice, seen through Sickert’s distinctive brushwork and tonal variations. The figure, albeit central, is subtly integrated into the background, suggesting a harmonious blend of subject and surroundings typical of Post-Impressionistic techniques.
